VISA Resource of TPS 2024B (USB/RS232) in Signal Express

[mehmet.ali.anil]

I want to connect my oscilloscope, Tek TPS2024B to SignalExpress.

I followed through the procedures in the Connectivity Installation Manual, though, failed to succeed.

I am able to connect to my device and get its identification via Open Choice Instrument Manager. It is connected with the USB/RS232 cable supplied. The port is named as COM2 in the Device Manager. I can also get waveforms via OpenChoice.

 

I installed the "NI SignalExpress Tektronix Step Software", which introduced a step model visible in the menu within SignalExpress.

My main problem is: Whatever I select as the VISA Resource, "ASRL2::INSTR" , "ASRL2" , "COM2" I'm notified that it is an "Invalid VISA Resource".  Autodetect doesn't work (As it is stated in serial connections), and the drop-down menu is greyed out. This is where I fail to continue with the instructions in the document.

As extra information, my IVI Drivers lack the Devices item that I have seen in many when I looked it up in this discussion board.  

How can I set up my oscilloscope within SignalExpress?

Thanks,

Mehmet Ali Anil 

[Wolfgang]

Hi,

you took great effort with so many screen shots, but the response will be much better in the appropriate forum, which can be found here.

[mehmet.ali.anil]

Thanks a lot, Wolfgang.

[Magantiamala]

Hello i am using tetronix tps 2024 4 channel oscilloscope and i want to connect my pc with my oscilloscope using RS232, it would really be kind if anyone tells me which cable do i need to use for it cross cable or staright? 

[_Tim]

It sounds like you would need a straight-through cable. You should be able to double-check that in your manual.